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TRO TravelGram Feb 25

02-26-2011

Friday, February 25
Destinations
Croatia: The land for all seasons
While many Mediterranean resorts hibernate, a new air link to Croatia's capital, Zagreb, can connect you with lively Adriatic alternatives... The Independent

36 Hours in Mammoth Lakes, Calif.
For over half a century, Angelinos have flocked to this secluded corner of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains... New York Times

Sunken surprises in Dutch Flevoland
Reclaimed surprises await travelers to the Dutch province of Flevoland, most of which sits below sea level... CNN

New Orleans Essentials
Following disastrous Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans in August 2005, and the Gulf oil spill of last year, New Orleans has, each time, reemerged with a bang... IndependentTraveler.com

Florida Panhandle beach banking on spring rebound
Spring break T-shirts, beer cozies, thong bikinis and Mardi Gras beads fill the shelves at the Paradise Found store on Panama City Beach... Yahoo Travel News

 Tours and Activities
Make like an Olympian and try the biathlon
Head to Whistler Olympic Park and book a Discover Biathlon tour... Globe and Mail

From Whitehorse to Tuktoyaktuk, an adventure with love
A 10-day adventure puts couples through tough outdoor challenges and relationship-testing predicaments ... Globe and Mail

Shopping Abroad: A Traveler's Guide
Some travelers get to know a place through its museums and monuments or scenic landscapes. But for globetrotters who love to shop, there's no truer way to experience a place... IndependentTraveler.com

Space tourism poised to blast off in the next two years
Hundreds have already reserved a spot for a forthcoming zero-gravity trip ... MSN.com

Cruise
Seals, Cruise Ships and You: Will Potential New Rules Impact Alaskan Voyages?
A highlight for passengers on Alaska cruises visiting Hubbard Glacier is a close-up of harbor seals and their adorable pups. But, federal officials are concerned the animals may be suffering from all that attention... CruiseCritic.com

Pair of Royal Caribbean Crewmembers Busted in Jamaica
A pair of Royal Caribbean crewmembers were busted Wednesday in Montego Bay after they were found with close to 75 pounds of cocaine... CruiseCritic.com

Technology Aboard Cruise Ships
Gone are the days of heading out to sea and losing all contact with the world... Travel and Leisure

Norwegian Dawn to get 58 new cabins during dry dock
The 2,224-passenger Norwegian Dawn will get 58 additional cabins during an almost month-long dry dock in May... USA Today

 Transportation
Scientists race to develop airport scanner for liquids
Scanner technology originally developed at the University of California, Davis, to test wine in the bottle is being re-engineered to tell shampoo from explosives at airports... Seattle Times

New airline IAG logs annual profit of 100 mn euros
International Airlines Group, formed last month via the merger of British Airways and Iberia, posted modest 2010 net profits, shrugging off the impact of strikes and some severe weather conditions... Yahoo Travel News

United unveils first new-look Boeing 747
United has officially unveiled its first Boeing 747-400 to be painted in the airline's new paint scheme... USA Today

Amtrak Now Stops at a YouTube Channel
Amtrak started a YouTube channel this month to offer travelers a new way to get information about the rail line... New York Times

Lodging
A microscopic look at hotel hygiene
The potential for hidden germs in hotel rooms gives some travelers the heebie-jeebies... CNN

Gaming regulators OK changes for casino at Hard Rock Hotel
The Nevada Gaming Commission and the state Gaming Control Board today approved a complex set of registrations and licensing of several companies that will enable the casino at the Hard Rock Hotel to remain open... Las Vegas Sun

Where are the best hostels?
Hostelworld.com announced the results of its online survey of more than a millio
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